The Comparative Effectiveness of Conventional School-House Training vs. Interactive Courseware.

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a study that compared the effectiveness of the traditional school-house and an interactive multimedia system in training Repair Party Leaders. The study was conducted over a period of three months at the Repair Party Leader School, Fleet Training Center, San Diego, California. Subjects participating in the study ranged from mid-grade enlisted sailors (second class petty officers) to junior officers (Ensign through Lieutenant Commander). Findings from three separate analyses are presented. The data analysis provides a basis for concluding that the interactive system may be an effective way to deliver training to members of the shipboard damage control organization in a manner in keeping with the "Smart Ship" concept. Exit level of knowledge comparisons between personnel that used the IDCTT (RPL) as a supplement to the standard RPL school curriculum and those that did not are examined, and final results and recommendations are provided. Recommendations for improvement of the system, as well as further research topics are also provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA333503

Entities

People

  • Steven L. Richter

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computers
  • Curriculum
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Databases
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Processing
  • Information Science
  • Instructors
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Operating Systems
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Training

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation